Impact of Ayurveda Based Lifestyle Advocacy and Practices among apparently healthy individuals across selected cities in India- A Structured Summary of Study Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Parallel Group Study

Background Globally population at large is facing the challenge of non-communicable diseases due to increasing westernization of lifestyle. The deviation from the ideal lifestyle being the main reason for this. Ayurveda provides the better solutions through proper Lifestyle pattern (Dinacharya) combined with Seasonal regimen (Ritucharya) and code of conduct (Sadvritta). Since lifestyle behaviors established in childhood and adolescence often persist into adulthood, promoting healthy practices early in life is essential. The present study has been conceptualized with a specific purpose to evaluate the effect of Ayurveda-based lifestyle advocacies and Practices (ALAP) comprising of a multi-component model centered around approaches of Dincharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Ahar Vidhi Vidhan (dietary behavior), Sadvritta (Mode of conduct) and Yogasana for promoting a holistic healthy lifestyle. Objective The primary aim is to access the Ayurveda-based lifestyle Advocacies and Practices on Quality of Life among students of selected EMRSs in India. The secondary aims are to assess the effectiveness of ALAP on oral health of the students of EMRSs and to assess adherence of students to Ayurveda-based lifestyle Advocacies and Practices. Methods This ongoing study is multi-centric, randomized, cluster parallel group, open-label, interventional study with a sample size of 360 (180 in Group I (Intervention group) and 180 in Group II (Control group). In this study, the participants allocated to Intervention group (Group-I) receives Ayurveda-based lifestyle advocacies and practices for a duration of twelve months. And participants in Control group (Group-II) is following their routine lifestyle and their health have been monitored through periodical physical examinations and clinical assessment. Current status of the study Study may be completed by December-2026. Clinical result will be published after completion of trial. Conclusion Ayurveda based lifestyle advocacy and practices could be an evidence-based therapeutic tactic for the maintenance for physical and psychological well-being of children and adolescents, particularly in underserved populations. Trial Registration: The trial is prospectively registered with the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) on 07 th October 2024 [CTRI/2024/10/074874].